Mark Wagemaker , LPC

Mark Wagemaker helps people who are ready to make meaningful change in their lives, whether that motivation comes from within or from someone who cares about them. He brings more than 18 years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing trauma, PTSD, unexplained anxiety, depression, body-related symptoms without a clear medical cause, and the cumulative impact of adverse childhood experiences. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, he draws on targeted methods such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy and hypnotherapy as primary tools to address traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Mark treats each person as unique and collaborates with them to find practical ways forward. He emphasizes efficient, evidence-informed techniques that are intended to reduce distress and help clients move beyond lingering negative experiences. His practice focuses on making progress through clear therapeutic work, whether the challenges involve relationships, grief, addiction, sleep disruption, self-esteem, or transitions such as career changes and caregiving stress.

His approach is shaped by formal training, professional experience, personal life lessons, and Christian roots, which inform his values and style without prescribing beliefs for clients. Mark welcomes anyone committed to growth, and he works with first responders, veterans, hospice families, and others facing complex emotional and life stressors. His aim is to support clients in discovering their own path to a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mark brings several practical approaches to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the process - it helps with building self-awareness, decision making, and overall emotional growth. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and couples identify and shift unhelpful interaction patterns by working directly with underlying emotions, which can improve relationships and reduce recurring conflict. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access resources in the mind that support change, and it is often used for trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, and habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options provide scheduling flexibility, allow work from home or other comfortable settings, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different life demands and locations.